Mr. Creech Jones:

I am aware of the Governor's decision in this matter. As regards the second part of the Question, the prerogative of pardon is vested in the Governor, and I am satisfied that before he decided, as is within his discretion, that it should not be exercised in favour of the person in question, the Governor fully considered the case on its merits. As I stated in reply to the hon. and learned Member on 6th November, I can hardly intervene in such matters.